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About Faith Reason Dialogue Radio (FRDR)

Faith Reason Dialogue Radio (FRDR) is a Christian internet radio station that broadcasts  in English, French, and Creole. We have an international audience that crosses the boundaries of nations and states, and transcends culture, race, and ethnicity.  We broadcast 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The radio is affiliated  with Hope for Today Outreach.

The Goal of Faith Reason Dialogue Radio is to seek understanding, foster human flourishing, and transform the life of the mind and the life of faith through candid conversations, intelligent exchanges, and critical reflections on faith, culture, and ideas, through a Christian framework and worldview. Join us every day wherever you are in your own time. Your host is Dr. Celucien Joseph (a.k.a. “Dr. Lou”)!

Our motto is expressed in this phrase: “Transforming The Life of the Mind and the Life of Faith”

To view our schedules and programs, click on the link below

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contact us at faithreasondialogueradio@gmail.com

Five Biblical Principles about Social Outreach: Hope for Today Outreach (Annotated Version)

School Supplies and Shoes Needed for Underprivileged Students and Families in Haiti

“God Loves Haiti” Book Presentation

Book Title: God Loves Haiti: A Short Overview of Hope for Today Outreach

God Loves Haiti BookCoverImage

Product Detail

Paperback: 92 pages
Publisher: Hope Outreach Productions (June 13, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1514350548
ISBN-13: 978-1514350546
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.2 x 8.5 inches

Book Description

God Loves Haiti: A Short Overview of Hope for Today Outreach provides an outline of the philosophy of Hope for Today Outreach and the organization’s work in Haiti among the poor and the needy. Based on biblical principles and theological insights, it articulates a forceful argument for engaging in Christian mission and social outreach in our communities and beyond our geographical borders in overseas–with the goal to empower individuals to reach their full potential and to contribute to their social and spiritual development. More particularly, God Loves Haiti makes a strong statement about the biblical mandate to “remember the poor” (Galatians 2:10), clothe the naked, feed the hungry, visit the prisoner, and care for the oppressed, the sick, homeless, widow, elderly, the orphan, etc.

The book is based on five biblical principles and imperatives that reflect God’s character and active participation in the human drama, and the overarching liberative message of the Bible: (1) God’s righteousness and heart for justice, (2) care for the hungry and afflicted is a public demonstration of living out the justice of God, (3) Jesus’s clarion call to individual Christians, churches, Christian organizations and leaders to do the work of social outreach and justice, (4) care for the poor is a fundamental Christian practice and a public demonstration of the love of Christ, and (5) the imperative of putting faith in action.

Faith-based organizations and humanitarian groups will find this little book helpful as it provides a concise overview of the history, religion, culture, the health and economic conditions of the Haitian people, as well as Haitian migration to the United States. The book also includes selected historical landmarks that would appeal to first-time visitors to Haiti. An appendix of recommend readings is included to inform interested and curious readers about Haitian history, culture, society, politics, religion, women and human rights issues, and health and development concerns.

The love and glory of God revealed in Jesus Christ is the vehicle that motivates us to “remember the poor,” show acts of kindness and compassion, and to walk in solidarity with the hungry, the oppressed, and the disheartened. We help these individuals realize that they are created in God’s image and that they matter to God. By restoring their self-worth and human dignity, Hope for Today Outreach is committed to fostering a life of sustaining hope and holistic development.

To purchase the book directly from us, please drop us an email: customers@hopefortodayoutreach.org or call us: (239) 349-4981.

You may also order it directly from Amazon.com by clicking on the title below:

God Loves Haiti: A Short Overview of Hope for Today Outreach

The e-book version is also available on amazon.

In anticipation of your financial contribution, we would like to thank you for your kindness and support. As a way of expressing our gratitude, for any gift of $25 or more, we will send you a copy of the book, God Loves Haiti: A Short Overview of Hope for Today Outreach.

*All  proceeds from this book will support our ministries in Haiti.

Thought for the Day!

And let our people learn to devote themselves to good works, so as to help cases of urgent need, and not be unfruitful.— Titus 3:14

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Happy Father’s Day!

The leadership team of Hope for Today Outreach would like to take the moment to wish all fathers a Happy and Blessed Father’s day! May God continue shaping and guiding you and your work as a father and leader!

Father's day

Thought for the Day

Pure and undefiled religion in the sight of our God and Father is this: to visit orphans and widows in their distress, and to keep oneself unstained by the world.

James 1:27

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Get Involved!!!

There are many ways to get involved in Hope for Today Outreach ministries (HTO) in Haiti:
1. You can sponsor one of our projects listed above (Building Project, Hope Center, Literary Training Program, HTO Health, HTO Family Care, Prison Ministry, Hospital Ministry, etc.)
2. If you are the pastor of a church, you can be the host of one of our events or seminars or you can encourage members of your congregation to attend an event and support what we do. You can write to us, call us, or complete the “Request a HTO Speaker” form online.
3. You can invite one of our speakers to hold a seminar at your location and share the vision of Hope for Today Outreach with the invited audience. Please complete the “Request a HTO Speaker” form on our website.
4. You can purchase any items listed on the website (Click on the “Store” tab to explore). All proceeds go directly to Hope for Today Outreach.
5. If you are a healthcare professional (physicians, nurses, nursing assistants, dentists, physical therapists, ophthalmologists, optometrists, etc.), agriculturalist, home builder, professional counselor, teachers, accountant, or others, you’re wholeheartedly welcome to volunteer your time and use your talents or skills to change lives in Haiti to the glory of God. We invite churches, faith-based organizations, and humanitarian groups or organizations to partner with us and sponsor one of our ambitious projects.
6. You can experience one of our HTO Trips to Haiti. We take three trips annually to Haiti: March, July or August, December. Normally, our mission trip lasts 7 days, and each one has its distinctive objective. In Haiti, we stay in one of our affiliated partner’s home or hotel. We ensure the care and safety of our volunteers. Generally, our trips fall under three categories: Mission Trip, Medical Mission Trip, and Teaching & Seminar Mission. At the moment, our trips consist of the following activities—but not exclusively limited to these things—school supplies distribution, food distribution, providing medical care, providing family counseling and care, conducting bible studies and seminars, teacher training, prison and hospital ministry, etc. We depart from Miami International Airport (MIA) or Fort Lauderdale and Hollywood International Airport (FLL).
Below is our tentative schedule for our upcoming trips covering the next three years: 2015, 2016, 2017.
mission chart and schedule

Mission trip cost will cover the following:
• Flight from Miami or Fort Lauderdale
• Lodging in Haiti
• Transportation in Haiti (bus & driver)
• HOT expenses
• Leisure Day (i.e. Beach, sightseeing, etc)
• Partial food
• Translators

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Deposit and Payment Information:

• $ 50 to reserve your spot
• 50% of total payment due 90 days out from trip departure date
• 100% of total payment due 30 days out from trip departure date

*Trip price and scheduled dates are subject to change. Deposits are non-refundable and may be transferable to your total trip balance or your next trip to Haiti.

Our new book: God Loves Haiti

Book Title: God Loves Haiti: A Short Overview of Hope for Today Outreach

God Loves Haiti BookCoverImage

Product Detail

Paperback: 92 pages
Publisher: Hope Outreach Productions (June 13, 2015)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1514350548
ISBN-13: 978-1514350546
Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 0.2 x 8.5 inches

Book Description

God Loves Haiti: A Short Overview of Hope for Today Outreach provides an outline of the philosophy of Hope for Today Outreach and the organization’s work in Haiti among the poor and the needy. Based on biblical principles and theological insights, it articulates a forceful argument for engaging in Christian mission and social outreach in our communities and beyond our geographical borders in overseas–with the goal to empower individuals to reach their full potential and to contribute to their social and spiritual development. More particularly, God Loves Haiti makes a strong statement about the biblical mandate to “remember the poor” (Galatians 2:10), clothe the naked, feed the hungry, visit the prisoner, and care for the oppressed, the sick, homeless, widow, elderly, the orphan, etc.

The book is based on five biblical principles and imperatives that reflect God’s character and active participation in the human drama, and the overarching liberative message of the Bible: (1) God’s righteousness and heart for justice, (2) care for the hungry and afflicted is a public demonstration of living out the justice of God, (3) Jesus’s clarion call to individual Christians, churches, Christian organizations and leaders to do the work of social outreach and justice, (4) care for the poor is a fundamental Christian practice and a public demonstration of the love of Christ, and (5) the imperative of putting faith in action.

Faith-based organizations and humanitarian groups will find this little book helpful as it provides a concise overview of the history, religion, culture, the health and economic conditions of the Haitian people, as well as Haitian migration to the United States. The book also includes selected historical landmarks that would appeal to first-time visitors to Haiti. An appendix of recommend readings is included to inform interested and curious readers about Haitian history, culture, society, politics, religion, women and human rights issues, and health and development concerns.

The love and glory of God revealed in Jesus Christ is the vehicle that motivates us to “remember the poor,” show acts of kindness and compassion, and to walk in solidarity with the hungry, the oppressed, and the disheartened. We help these individuals realize that they are created in God’s image and that they matter to God. By restoring their self-worth and human dignity, Hope for Today Outreach is committed to fostering a life of sustaining hope and holistic development.

To purchase the book on Amazon.com, click on the title below:

God Loves Haiti: A Short Overview of Hope for Today Outreach

The e-book version is also available on amazon.

In anticipation of your financial contribution, we would like to thank you for your kindness and support. As a way of expressing our gratitude, for any gift of $25 or more, we will send you a copy of the book, God Loves Haiti: A Short Overview of Hope for Today Outreach.

*All  proceeds from this book will support our ministries in Haiti.

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